by Marisa | Apr 12, 2012 | Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes, Rummers
UPDATE 6//19/2012 – THIS LISTING HAS SOLD UPDATE 4/19/2012 – SALE PENDING Very rare opportunity to own a Rummer built home in the Royal Woodlands neighborhood. There were only a small handful of Rummer homes ever built in this...
by Marisa | Mar 13, 2012 | Architectural Features, Listing, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Modern Homes Portland was just featured in the Oregonian in an article about the Concordia Birkemeier mid century listing (which is sale pending!): “One of the most prolific midcentury proponents was Ken Birkemeier, who designed and built dozens of city homes,...
by Marisa | Mar 4, 2012 | Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes, Rummers
A couple of 2012 tour dates to add to the calendar now and we will keep you posted on when tickets will be available: The Historic Preservation League of Oregon is hosting it’s 2nd annual Rummer home tour. This years tour will be in the...
by Marisa | Feb 19, 2012 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
The prairie style was made quite popular by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright between 1893 – 1920. The basic design elements: low pitched roofs, overhanging eaves, strong horizontal lines, open floor plans, clerestory windows are still being used...
by Marisa | Jan 10, 2012 | Atomic Living, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
[slideshow id=35] 7005 NE 29th Portland, OR 97211 This is a rare opportunity to own an original Birkemeier mid century home in immaculate condition. The home has been tastefully updated by the designer owner keeping in tact the period details while enhancing the...
by Marisa | Nov 16, 2011 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
It’s almost here, the Eames documentary by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey! Playing here in Portland November 25th – December 1st at the Clinton Street Theater, showings at 7 and 9pm. About the film: The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are...
by Marisa | Oct 28, 2011 | contemporary modern, Modern Homes
Matthew Daby of MODaby Designs and I have had handfuls of conversations over the past couple of years about where to find/ how to build a highly efficient home that captures the modern aesthetic through materials used and intelligent design that are accessible...
by Marisa | Oct 12, 2011 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Modern Homes
[slideshow id=29] Walter Gordinier is a local visual artist that creates functional pieces of art out of glass. Gordinier’s concept of functional art glass was conceived in 1989 and since then while working with architects and interior...
by Marisa | Oct 7, 2011 | contemporary modern, Modern Homes
[slideshow id=32] Open this Sunday October 9th from 1-4pm, stop by take a look at this beautiful contemporary home with amazing views in Lake Oswego. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3.3 baths 7,341 sq ft 3 gas fireplaces Floor to ceiling windows with views...
by Marisa | Oct 6, 2011 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Open this Saturday from 1-4pm come by 11990 SW Butner Road to tour an amazing house. Home Details: Listing – 1199o SW Butner Rd – John Storrs Original John Storrs Northwest Architect Visit to Butner Rd Virtual Tour – Butner Rd ...